Mudkip girl asked:


Hi there – i have had rosacea around the edges of my nose since i was about 3 or 4 so i have never known what it was like to have clear skin and im sure you know how mean kids in school can be. My mum never really looked into it for some reason so i went without treatment for years until i complained about the bullying – then i went to the doc’s for some topical cream that didn’t work so i just sort of shrugged it off and ignored it till now in high-school.. i am 16 and have chronic blackheads all over my Tzone also where my rosacea is so i can’t treat the blackheads yet because the blackhead treatment makes my rosacea flare up and spread so i need to know if i should treat the rosacea first or the blackheads first? but i don’t think rosacea ever actually goes away especially considering that mine has been there for my whole life.. maybe its just part of how i am

for the rosacea i have tried – not drinking milk or eating cheese/dairy products -prescriptionn doxycycline pills – primrose oil -chamomilee – a wide variety of different recommended vitaminin supplements – and a countless number of different creams and herbal lotions –

for the blackheads i have tried – a wide variaty of cleansing scrubs – followed by benzoyl peroxide gel 5% moved up to 10%(still using not sure if i should because of the rosacea) – biore max strengh pore strips – steaming my face – teatree oil – proactive solution

also can i get laser treatment for my rosacea even if i have blackheads?

Tehmina Mazher asked:




Acne is the most common skin problem that teenagers face. Just about nine out of ten of them have to deal with pimples or acne at some time. That’s right, nearly 90 percent of kids have to deal with at least an occasional breakout of pimples. This article will help you spot teenage acne in all its glory. It will also help you deal with the emotional scars of acne. And I remind you (or tell you for the first time if you haven’t heard it before) that you don’t have to accept acne as a rite of passage. You can do something about it.

Dermatologists generally refer to the acne that you get as a teenager as acne vulgaris. Yeah, it sounds horrible, but vulgaris is the Latin word for “common,” not “obnoxious” or “repugnant.”

In teenagers, acne is one of the signals that your body is going through a tremendous upheaval called puberty. Teenage acne often begins around the ages of 10 to 13. It may start before puberty in both sexes, but teenage girls tend to start getting acne at a younger age than boys; however, boys tend to have the more severe cases.

Studies have shown that puberty is occurring at an earlier age these days, and so is acne. Most teenagers grow out of it when they reach 19 or 20; however, don’t be surprised if your acne persists into your early 20s and even into later adulthood.

But just because acne is common and almost every teen suffers through it doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. You don’t have to just wait for it to go away. That’s what the purpose of my site Acne Natural Remedies — to help you knock out those pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. With so many excellent acne treatments available today, treating your acne will prevent (or at least greatly lessen) the scarring that often results from untreated acne.

Teenagers can follow these three simple steps and prevent themselves from the worlds serious disease

Drink a lot of water at least 8 to 12 glasses( 2 to 3 liters) as drinking will eliminate toxic wastes from the body which in turn will reduce the chances of developing acne. If you have acne don’t try to squeeze or press it as it will worsen the condition, and scar will be there. Don’t panic about the acne as it will worsen the condition and more acne will develop.

Not that many teens have real problems (like scars or serious emotional problems) from acne, but if you do, there are a bunch of things that can be done to help you with those issues as well, so don’t worry.

Jack Slater asked:


If you have a tan and you apply benzoyl peroxide AFTER at nighttime lets say, it is said that it will not fade your tan.

I haven’t done much research, but I’m just surprised how this is true. It can lighten ****** hair, bleach fabric etc, yet it does not lighten the skin? Especially if you have a tan and your skin is unnaturally darker.

Is it true? Any thoughts on this?

Karie asked:


I have had bacne for years now and have no clue what to do or use to get rid of it. I have tried everything from Neutrogena Body Clear to Clinique Body Spray and nothing works! I have been thinking about trying a body mask, but I cannot find one for dry, bacne-prone skin. Any suggestions? (Oh, and do not tell me to use spot treatments.. They just make my skin dry, itchy and flaky)

Scott LeRoy asked:




Tretinoin cream may just be the answer if ****** blemishes are a problem for you. It is a vitamin A based medication which works to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and treat some cases of acne and other ****** blemishes. Thousands of people seek treatment for acne and other ****** flaws on a daily basis and more and more their doctors are recommending tretinoin and other Retin-A medications.

Used once a day, usually at bedtime, vitamin A based medications such as tretinoin gel treat blemishes at the source, helping to soften and smooth the skin, leaving it looking younger and healthier. You will need to carefully wash and dry your face before applying these medications and be sure not to overuse them. A small amount of cream or gel goes a long way. Also, make sure you avoid getting any of them in the eyes, nostrils or mouth.

As with any medication, tretinoin cream should only be used as prescribed by a doctor and never on sun damaged skin or other serious skin conditions. Though you may be tempted to use more than your doctor prescribes to nudge along the results, this is not recommended. It will only result in possible dangerous side effects and will not increase the beneficial effects of the medication. Visible results may take up to six months to manifest themselves, so patience is warranted. Given the feedback of most patients, it is well worth the wait.

When using tretinoin gel or other Retin-A medications, you may experience some side effects such as itching, burning, redness and peeling. These are not cause for concern unless they become severe or are overly persistent. In these cases, you should consult your doctor immediately. When used to treat acne, it will first make the condition worse and then begin to relieve it, so once again patience is necessary.

Before using the cream you should consult with your doctor and be sure to disclose any skin disorders or allergies. As with most medical treatments, not everything works for every patient, and not every product works the same in each case. It may not be recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers to use these medications as they can have dangerous side effects for babies. They are also generally not prescribed for use by children.

Along with medical conditions, you should make your doctor aware of any medications you may be taking before beginning to use tretinoin gel or similar products. Retin-A medications can have serious interactions with salicylic acid and some antibiotics. They should also never be used in conjunction with any skin treatment that results in drying or irritation such as minoxidil, astringents, some ****** cleansers and cosmetics.

The use of tretinoin cream can cause hyper sensitivity to the sun, so you should wear protective clothing and SPF 15+ sun block when outdoors. If you should miss a dose during treatment, never “double up”. Simply skip that dose and pick up your regimen with the next one. Increasing dosage can cause serious side effects.

If acne or other skin blemishes are crimping your style, you don’t have to keep suffering. Consult your doctor today and ask about tretinoin and other Retin-A products for restoring and repairing damaged skin. Bad skin can affect your whole life, but it doesn’t have to. Start looking and feeling better today by using Vitamin A to keep the blemishes away!

xxbeechbarbeexx asked:

Order at: marykay.com/mdickey (yes, we do ship to the entire NORTH AMERICA!!! =]) If you are international, please message me or my mom on the site and we’ll set something up for you. I use the Mary Kay Time Wise Miracle set. 3-in-1 cleanser (combination/oily) Day Solution Night Solution Timewise Moisturizer (combo/oily) Mary Kay Acne Treatment Gel I had on: MAC Vanilla e/s MAC Paradisco e/s MAC Clarity e/s MAC Carbon e/s MAC Serenity Blush MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick

Jessica Abbott asked:




There are plenty of overnight acne treatments, but some effective acne treatment to use overnight are below.

1. Get plenty of rest and sleep at night. It will relax your muscles, and you will be to get rid of depression as well as chronic stress by having such a great sleep. The reason is that one causes of acne is lack of sleeping and stress.

2. Make use of an easy going soap for susceptible skin but it neither here nor there exactly what type of soap you are going to use. It can be either intended for acne-prone skin or not, but you would like to treat your skin smoothly. Ruthless antibacterial soap could in fact make your acne of inferior quality by nauseating skin.

3. Get rid of dead skin cells frequently by exfoliating. Use a tender rub with natural defoliants, such as soil walnut grenades, or make use of an over-the-counter chemical defoliant, such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid. Adding up ground walnut shell to a substantial moisturizer like cocoa butter can be extremely helpful too. Take vigilance, as over-ex foliating can in reality boost the probability of spots by infuriating the skin structure. Bang dried out, rather than abrasion, since rasping can cause annoyance toward the clean skin you’ve now exposed.

4. Make a good use of toner. ****** on top of face. This will remove excess antiseptic and squeezes pores. Fine, reasonably priced choices contain simple witch hazel for standard to dry out skin, lemon fruit drink, or 3% hydrogen peroxide for greasy skin. 70% ethyl chafing alcohol can also be used for relentless oiliness, but it can actually hang out to dry your skin and bother it further. A number of toners are medicated, and this phase is the best for using medicated manufactured goods if you’re merely going to make use of one prescription.

5. Get rid of any make-up you have resting on. Wearing make-up can bung up apertures, making them unclean and causing skin complaint.

6. Keep hair away from your face if by any means promising. If you would like to keep your thumps, then think about taking showers on a regular basis or keeping your brow dirt free with oil-dabbing cloths or hygienic tissues.